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Worldwide Clinical Trials

Executive Director, Project Management - Dementia (North America/Europe)

United Kingdom
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We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

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As an Executive Director, Project Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role overseeing project management activities within a therapeutic group while driving the successful delivery of complex global clinical research programs. Your leadership will directly influence project execution, client satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance across a diverse portfolio of studies.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop high-performing project management professionals while partnering with senior leadership to shape business strategy, support growth initiatives, and strengthen long-term sponsor relationships. You'll serve as a trusted leader both internally and externally, helping ensure projects are delivered with quality, efficiency, and a focus on meeting client expectations.

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Working across global teams and stakeholders, you will balance strategic oversight, operational leadership, financial accountability, and business development responsibilities while supporting Worldwide's commitment to advancing clinical research.

Where You'll Work

This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in North America or Europe. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

Travel is required on an as-needed basis, including domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and provide strategic direction to the Project Management team within a therapeutic or sub-therapeutic area.
  • Oversee the successful delivery, financial performance, and operational execution of assigned global clinical research projects.
  • Drive project planning, performance monitoring, and adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
  • Review and approve the strategy, content, and costing of new business proposals while supporting business growth initiatives.
  • Partner with senior leadership on business development activities and client engagement strategies.
  • Build, strengthen, and maintain effective sponsor relationships, serving as a key point of contact for alliance partnerships when assigned.
  • Lead project and sponsor reviews, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Manage, mentor, recruit, develop, and evaluate project management staff while ensuring resource utilization targets are achieved.
  • Represent Worldwide in capability presentations, bid defenses, and other client-facing activities.

What You'll Bring

  • University or college degree in a life science discipline preferred, or certification in a related allied health profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 12 years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 8 years of clinical project management and people management experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading and line managing staff within a global, matrixed environment.
  • Proven experience managing global Dementia programs and complex clinical research projects.
  • Strong financial management and analytical skills, including budget oversight and project financial performance management.
  • Ability to build trusted client relationships and negotiate effectively with sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Broad knowledge of the drug development process, clinical research principles, and client needs.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and verbal; fluency in the local office language is also required.

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

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